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Afterglow Foundation donates $61,000 for local suicide prevention and education

Posted: Oct 31, 2022 | Categories: Uncategorized

As seen on St. Albans Messenger digital and print (11/01 edition) platforms. Afterglow Foundation donates $61,000 for local suicide prevention and education By Bridget Higdon ST. ALBANS CITY — Thanks to the more than 1,500 community members who showed up for a day of music, the Afterglow Foundation was able… Read More
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NCSS Here For You – Impact of 2021-2022 Legislative Session

Posted: Oct 26, 2022 | Categories: Uncategorized

First of a two-part series Guests: Matt Habedank, MA, BCBA, ABA, Children’s Behavior Services Program Manager Amy Johnson, MA, Program Manager / Assistant Director, Parent Child Center of NCSS Brady Therrien, BS, Service Coordinator of the Community Rehabilitation and Treatment Program Tim Lyman, Quality Care Team Services Coordinator in the… Read More
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Impact of 2021-2022 Legislative Session

Posted: Oct 18, 2022 | Categories: Uncategorized

Belinda Bessette appointed NCSS Director of Behavioral Health Services

Posted: Oct 17, 2022 | Categories: Uncategorized

As seen on St. Albans Messenger digital and print (10/14 edition) platforms. Belinda Bessette appointed NCSS Director of Behavioral Health Services Excerpts from press release Belinda Bessette, the new Director of Behavioral Health Services at Northwestern Counseling & Support Services (NCSS), comes to the position with more than 20 years… Read More
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The Franklin County Home Health Agency board of directors welcomed newly elected board members, Stacey Remillard, Lesley Hendry, Ashley Bartley and Liz Gamache at its annual meeting.

Posted: Sep 28, 2022 | Categories: Uncategorized

ST. ALBANS — The Franklin County Home Health Agency board of directors welcomed newly elected board members, Stacey Remillard, Lesley Hendry, Ashley Bartley and Liz Gamache at its annual meeting. Remillard is the chief human resource officer at Northwestern Counseling and Support Services The board was also charged with the… Read More
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Hannaford Community Bag Program

Posted: Sep 28, 2022 | Categories: Uncategorized

NCSS has been selected as a beneficiary of the Hannaford Community Bag Program for the month of October. Launched in October 2015, the Hannaford Community Bag Program is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities where shoppers live and… Read More
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NCSS to host Buddy Walk for Down syndrome on Sunday; Fairfax’s Ian Carpenter spreads awareness

Posted: Sep 23, 2022 | Categories: Uncategorized

As seen on St. Albans Messenger digital and print platforms Special KUDOS to NCSS Board member, Elaine Carpenter, and her son, Ian, for agreeing to be interviewed for this article. NCSS to host Buddy Walk for Down syndrome on Sunday; Fairfax’s Ian Carpenter spreads awareness By Bridget Higdon Excerpts from… Read More
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3rd Afterglow Music Festival brings everyone together for suicide prevention

Posted: Sep 22, 2022 | Categories: Uncategorized

As seen on St. Albans Messenger digital and print platforms Special KUDOS to Lance Metayer, Tony Stevens and Holly Branon. They represent NCSS on the Afterglow Planning Committee. Special shout out to Troy Millette and the Fire Below. At the 11th hour Troy stepped in to open Afterglow in place… Read More
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NCSS Here for You, Suicide Prevention Awareness

Posted: Sep 12, 2022 | Categories: Uncategorized

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is a public health problem and a leading cause of death in the United States. Suicide can also be prevented through increased education and prevention efforts. Suicide does not discriminate by gender, ethnicity, race, or economic status. The same can be said for… Read More
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Crime and punishment issues continue to confound Vermont

Posted: Aug 08, 2022 | Categories: Uncategorized

Crime and punishment issues continue to confound Vermont By Bill Schubart Crime is nourished by untreated mental health, poverty, hunger, substance abuse, and a tidal wave of available guns and unwanted children. What if we addressed the elements that feed crime, instead of just locking up offenders? Excerpts from article:… Read More
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